# Ellen Beckjord

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UPMC Enterprises: Ventured Episode 11: Serendipity, Digital Platforms, and Driving Behavior Change in Chronic Care Management

The lifestyle choices of people with chronic health conditions present a massive opportunity for health care organizations to address. Chronic diseases cause high rates of illness, disability, and death and are the leading driver of health care costs. An estimated 90% of the nation’s $4.5 trillion …

Disparities in diagnosing and treating breast cancer

Breast cancer accounts for about one in three diagnoses of cancer for women each year in the United States, yet vast disparities exist: Black women have a higher likelihood of developing breast cancer before 40—and at every age, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than other group…

Diabetes Toolkit: How to find the right resources for you

Dr. Ellen Beckjord takes a Health Break to shed light on the importance of managing diabetes and the tools and resources offered by UPMC Health Plan to help members through their personal health journey. Find show notes and more information at upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP61

How to navigate the food system for healthy eating

Diet plays a huge role in our well-being, but the food industry can make choosing natural foods instead of processed ones a challenge. To discuss how people can overcome the obstacles to enjoying a healthy diet, Dr. Ellen Beckjord spoke to Steve Downs from Building H, a nonprofit dedicated to makin…

Health misinformation and disinformation: How to know what’s real

The internet can be a wonderful resource for people searching for health information. But it can be difficult to avoid misinformation when you’re trying to make informed medical decisions. Join Dr. Ellen Beckjord as she and Dr. Brad Hesse discuss how to safely search for medical information online.…